Skip to main content

The Hero We Need

53%Game Brain Score
graphics, humor
gameplay, stability
67% User Score Based on 30 reviews

Platforms

PCPCWindowsWindows
Buy Nowfrom $5.39
Buy NowGet on Steam$5.39

About

"The Hero We Need" is an action-packed game that lets players become a superhero in a modern city. With a variety of abilities and customization options, fight crime, stop supervillains, and save the day. Complete missions, level up, and join a community of heroes to defend the city together.

Genres & Tags
Play Modes
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot
The Hero We Need screenshot

67%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming dialogues and stylized graphics that create an engaging atmosphere.
  • The tower customization and hero abilities add an extra layer of strategy, making the gameplay addictive.
  • The developers are responsive and passionate, showing promise for future updates and improvements.
  • Gameplay is bland with uneven resource management, leading to frustrating micromanagement.
  • Numerous bugs and issues, including unresponsive controls and incomplete tutorials, hinder the overall experience.
  • The graphics are inconsistent, with some elements appearing polished while others feel outdated and poorly designed.
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with many praising the captivating and charming stylized aesthetics that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, some users report significant optimization issues, describing the graphics as "terribad" in early access, which hampers gameplay experience. Overall, while the visuals can be impressive, caution is advised due to performance concerns.

    • “Prepare yourself for a roller coaster ride through the graphical wonders of this game.”
    • “The game's aesthetics are captivating, with beautifully stylized graphics and a charming atmosphere.”
    • “Nice, charming, stylized graphics, fast-paced action, and even a voice-acted storyline in a tower defense game?”
    • “I get this is early access, but the graphics are terribad, the optimization is also insanely bad (cannot watch TV or do anything else while playing), and you can't complete the first 5 minutes of the game... proceed with caution.”
    • “I recommend turning down graphics one notch in the settings.”
    • “They're just graphics.”
  • gameplay
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it bland and overly complicated due to micromanagement and uneven resource distribution. While the tower customization and defense mechanics are praised for their potential and addictive nature, many believe that the game would benefit from streamlining its systems and improving AI to create a more engaging experience. Overall, the current state of gameplay is seen as needing significant refinement to fully realize its potential.

    • “I'm sold on customizing towers and doing the tower defense gameplay loop.”
    • “The gameplay is addictive, with a variety of upgrades to choose from.”
    • “In the end, it's my opinion the game's focus should be re-evaluated, and its mechanics should be streamlined to provide a more engaging and coherent experience centered first and foremost on tower defense.”
    • “Gameplay is extremely bland; upgrading towers doesn't even seem to be a thing. You get an uneven amount of resources right off the bat, forcing you to manually fix it.”
    • “I cannot recommend it in its current state, and I believe that removing some of the micromanagement or improving the AI would significantly enhance the gameplay. It's doing too much, but I suppose with more development time, all the systems could work together.”
    • “In the end, it's my opinion that the game's focus should be re-evaluated, and its mechanics should be streamlined to provide a more engaging and coherent experience centered first and foremost on tower defense.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "the hero we need" is characterized by a blend of potential and disappointment, creating a comedic experience that resonates with players. The game delivers a hilarious spectacle that keeps players engaged through its witty and ironic take on heroism.

    • “Welcome to the world of 'The Hero We Need,' a game where potential and disappointment collide in a hilarious spectacle!”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is described as enjoyable but currently experiences several bugs, with players expressing optimism for future updates to improve stability.

    • “Super fun, still buggy but look forward to the updates!”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating aesthetics, featuring beautifully stylized graphics that create a charming and immersive environment.

    • “The game's aesthetics are captivating, with beautifully stylized graphics and a charming atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is severely lacking, with players reporting poor graphics and performance issues that prevent multitasking while playing. Many users caution that the game is currently unplayable, particularly in its early stages.

  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is enhanced by a voice-acted narrative that complements its charming, stylized graphics and fast-paced action, adding depth to the tower defense experience.

    • “The voice-acted storyline adds a captivating layer to the gameplay, making the tower defense experience truly immersive.”
    • “The charming and stylized graphics complement the fast-paced action, enhancing the overall narrative experience.”
    • “The combination of engaging storytelling and dynamic gameplay keeps players invested in the unfolding plot.”

Buy The Hero We Need

Videos

Games Like The Hero We Need

Dungeons of Edera Image
67%1.2kreviews

Dungeons of Edera

2022Role Playing
PCPCWindowsWindows
Godsworn Image
93%858reviews

Godsworn

2023Role Playing
PCPCWindowsWindows
Meridian: New World Image
45%616reviews

Meridian: New World

2014Real-time Strategy
PCPCWindowsWindows
Songs of Silence Image
83%887reviews

Songs of Silence

2024Role Playing
PCPCPlaystation 5Playstation 5WindowsWindows+3
The Unliving Image
64%704reviews

The Unliving

2023Hack and Slash
Mac OSMac OSPCPCWindowsWindows
They Are Billions Image
78%35.2kreviews

They Are Billions

2019Strategy
PCPCWindowsWindowsCloudCloud+2
Sail Forth Image
87%446reviews

Sail Forth

2022Role Playing
Mac OSMac OSNintendo SwitchNintendo SwitchPCPC+10
Wigmund Image
82%491reviews

Wigmund

2022Role Playing
PCPCWindowsWindows
ORX Image
72%456reviews

ORX

2022Casual Role Playing
PCPCWindowsWindows
Age of Defense Image
78%316reviews

Age of Defense

2024Strategy
Mac OSMac OSPCPCWindowsWindows+1